Eaton Tripp Lite Series 40/100Gb Fiber Breakout Patch Panel, N48K42M8L168B MPN:N48K-42M8L168-B

Upgrade your Ethernet switch to 40G and 100G speeds with Tripp Lite's N48K-42M8L168-B Breakout Fiber Patch Panel! Featuring Base8 wiring, this 2U chassis houses 14 breakout cassettes that contain 12 LC duplex ports and three built-in two-meter MTP multimode cables. Eliminating conversion modules reduces link attenuation by up to 50 percent for longer distances. The panel supports up to 168 QSFP fiber switch ports with custom labeling on each port, simplifying network configuration. Color-coded OM4 cables ensure easy identification from traditional OM3 fibers. With the N48K-42M8L168-B, you can experience increased bandwidth, lower latency, and future-proof your network infrastructure for 100G and 400G speeds!

Top product features:

• Base8 wiring for all LC ports
• Hardwired cassettes for 30% improvement in insertion loss
• Color-coded magenta OM4 cables for easy identification

Top product applications:

• Data centers for high-speed connectivity in Ethernet switches and top-of-rack (ToR) deployments
• Enterprise networks seeking an organized fiber infrastructure with enhanced cable management
• Telco operations looking to leverage existing multimode fibers in metro area networks (MANs) and wide area networks (WANs) while upgrading to 10G/40G speeds